# TA402: threat group profile

> TA402 is a threat group thought to operate from Palestinian Territories. Public reporting about it is still limited. This free profile brings together what is known about it, so you can judge the risk to you. It lists the other names the group goes by and links to every public report behind it.

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## At a glance

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Attack techniques | 0 |
| Thought to operate from | Palestinian Territories |
| Other names | 0 |
| Public reports | 2 |

## Who is TA402?

TA402 is a threat group thought to operate from Palestinian Territories. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> TA402 is an APT group that has been tracked by Proofpoint since  2020. They primarily target government entities in the Middle East and North Africa, with a focus on intelligence collection. TA402 is known for using sophisticated phishing campaigns and constantly updating their malware implants and delivery methods to evade detection. They have been observed using cloud services like Dropbox and Google Drive for hosting malicious payloads and command-and-control infrastructure.

## Public reports about TA402

- https://www.proofpoint.com/us/blog/threat-insight/ta402-uses-complex-ironwind-infection-chains-target-middle-east-based-government
- https://www.proofpoint.com/us/blog/threat-insight/ugg-boots-4-sale-tale-palestinian-aligned-espionage

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is TA402?

TA402 is a threat group thought to operate from Palestinian Territories. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is TA402 thought to be based?

Public reporting places TA402 as operating from Palestinian Territories. Attribution is never certain: it rests on the tools, infrastructure and targets researchers have seen.

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